Skinner, whose modest Physical stature belies a domineering, even sadistic personality, is the chef in charge at Gusteau's. Once the sous-chef to Gusteau himself, Skinner assumed control of the restarant and business when the great chef died without an heir, and promptly set about exploiting Gusteau's reputation with an extensive and mercenary line of Gusteau-branded products, from pizzas to frozen burritos. He's driven the restaurant, once a temple of culinary art, into a profitable but soulless luxury meal machine.